Kelvin Bowoto
Alexis MacAllister converted a second-half penalty to help Liverpool salvage a point against Manchester City in a 1-1 Premier League clash at Anfield on Sunday, leaving Arsenal top of the standings.
Liverpool is second but tied on 64 points with Arsenal, with 10 games remaining in a fascinating three-way title chase. Holders City, who have gone unbeaten in 21 games in all competitions, are third with 63. Arsenal climbed to the top with a 2-1 victory over Brentford on Saturday.
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When John Stones lost his marker to tap in Kevin De Bruyne’s corner from close range in the 23rd minute, City appeared to be on their way to manager Pep Guardiola’s second victory at Anfield in nine trips. Stones rushed atop the fence in front of the visitors’ fans and shook both fists in delight.
The crowd went wild when MacAllister scored from the penalty spot past Ederson in the 50th minute, after the keeper sent Darwin Nunez soaring through the air with a harsh challenge in the box.
Liverpool, buoyed by their score, continued to press and had several close calls. City’s Jeremy Doku hit the post against the flow of play, forcing both sides to settle for a second stalemate this season between the two titans.
Techrectory with Agency Report.
